Papers of William Sullivan, 1795-1822 (bulk 1796-1812).

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Papers of William Sullivan, 1795-1822 (bulk 1796-1812).

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Personal, political, and legal correspondence of William Sullivan consisting entirely of retained copies of his letters. The largest group comprises letters dealing with Sullivan early legal career (1796-1798), including his involvement in collecting bad debts for General Henry Lee. Also included are letters written by Sullivan to his family during his journey to Philadelphia and Virginia in 1796. The letters dating from 1811-1812 contain political correspondence and deal chiefly with the foreign policy and the Federalist strategies for the impending Presidential election.

74 pieces.

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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